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Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
prior resistance. e.g ... Consult ID if needed ... #antibiogram #pharmacology
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
is not desired (e.g ... is not desired (e.g ... comparison #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
early & document (e.g ... - Consult ethics ... Erythropoietin 300 U /kg ... hemostatic agents (e.g ... #patient #ICU #CriticalCare
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
interruption (e.g ... sleeping, administer pharmacologic ... in the night (e.g ... Treatment #MICU #CriticalCare
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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in the later (e.g ... Early nephrologv consult ... Balance #management #criticalcare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Free flowing IV, EKG ... Ventilator settings o Connect ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Vasopressor Receptor Activities
alpha - beta1 - beta2 - DA - Vasopressin
Dopamine (ug/kg/min)
Epinephrine (ug/kg/min)
Norepinqhrine (ug/min)
Phenylephrine (ug/min)
Vasopressin (units/min)

#Vasopressors
Dopamine (ug/kg ... Epinephrine (ug/kg ... Vasopressors #Receptors #pharmacology ... table #activity #criticalcare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Free flowing IV, EKG ... Ventilator settings o Connect ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
TB • Close contact ... weekly + INH 15 mg/kg ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology